Episode 59 (Flashlight): An Interview with a Zombie

Click here to listen to: An Interview with a Zombie

A talk show host interviews a popular guest 

about his latest viral video.

Hi All,

We're back! And it feels so good. We've missed you all terribly! Summer flew by and the Fall, well, it felt like someone hit the fast forward button. Our daughter started Kindergarten this school year and I started back to work full-time. I'm teaching...wait for it...Conceptual Physics in a high school. We're just finding our groove with this new schedule. We hope you are finding the groove with yours. 

Our new story, An Interview With a Zombie, is just in time for Halloween. If you really like Halloween-ish stories, we have a few more. Funny, sweet, silly, spooky, or mysterious, we have all different genres just for you to try out. 

We'd also like to send out a special thanks to SodaStream for 

sponsoring this episode. "Set the bubbles free!"

VORACIOUS VOCABULARY

What did you say? A word of the day! 
In our story there are many juicy words that are fun to use and say.

gnaw: to bite or chew on

infectious: tending to spread from one to another

ravenous: extremely hungry

shamble: to walk or go awkwardly, shuffle

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing

after hearing the story.

1. The story features many 'plays on words' such as, "The alarm was so loud it could wake the dead." Make a list of all the other word play about zombies you heard in the story.  

2. With an adult, 'Zombify' yourself using the link or from an app. 'Make a Zombie' is a free iPhone and iPad app. Send your zombie-self to us at nightlightstories@gmail.com or post it on our Facebook Page. We'd love to see how you zombie it up for Halloween!

3. Interview members of your family about their lives. What do they do for a living? What are their favorite hobbies? Which food do they find the yummiest? If they could be a monster, which famous monster would they be?

4. We want to here you speak like a zombie. Record yourself speaking like a zombie using http://recordmp3.org or a similar voice recorder. Send us the link or the audio file so we can hear your creepy voices.

5. Listen to our three other stories that have a Fall-ish theme! Halloween is right around the corner! 

The Patchwork Pumpkin: Part 1 (17:12) and Part 2 (12:14)
A little girl living on a farm longs to carve the Halloween pumpkin with her father but his chores seem to keep them apart. Can she find a different way to spent time with her father?
Free audio download: The Patchwork Pumpkin (Part 1)
Blog with activities: The Patchwork Pumpkin (Part 1)
Free audio download: The Patchwork Pumpkin (Part 2)
Blog with activities: The Patchwork Pumpkin (Part 2)

The Heebie Jeebies: (6:57)

What goes bump in the night? How do you keep the Heebie Jeebies 
away, especially on Halloween?

Free audio download: The Heebie Jeebies

Blog with activities: The Heebie Jeebies

A Glummy, Gloomy Halloween (11:17)
A goblin named Glum wants to have a surprise birthday party for his brother Gloom, but every monster he invites already has plans for the evening.
Free audio download: A Glummy, Gloomy Halloween
Blog with activities: A Glummy, Gloomy Halloween

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the

details to answer these questions?

1. Who was the host interviewing?

2. What does the host refer to that is "so loud it could wake the dead?"

3. Where was the guest on the show from in the United States?

4. Why does the interviewer ask about her guest's video?

5. How does the zombie answer when she asks him any question?

Griffin  
Olivia
Andrew
Isabella
Tricia
Lauren
Ryan
Cate 
Kelly
Riley
Noah
Zadie
Zachary
Junior
Pam
Tucker 
Brayden

Did you know...our fully illustrated version of Dragonfly, Dragonfly
Show Us The Way is now available in English and Spanish as an in-app purchase from the Flying Books app. It is available for download 

on your iPhone or iPad. 

Illustration by Reg Silva

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

The Patchwork Pumpkin: Part 1 (17:12) and Part 2 (12:14)

A little girl living on a farm longs to carve the Halloween 
pumpkin with her father but his chores seem to keep them apart. 
Can she find a different way to spent time with her father?

Free audio download: The Patchwork Pumpkin (Part 1)

Blog with activities: The Patchwork Pumpkin (Part 1)

Free audio download: The Patchwork Pumpkin (Part 2)

Blog with activities: The Patchwork Pumpkin (Part 2)

Whether it's a hike, a run, a bike ride, a walk or a fun wrestling match while getting your pajamas on, it's important to get your body moving
throughout the day. What's your favorite type of exercise?
Share it with us in the comments, on our Facebook page or Twitter.

As always, we look forward to watching the glow grow brighter
with the many words we can share together.

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

Bird Seeds (21:10)

When Agnes, an old woman who lives alone in the woods, discovers a mysterious packet of seeds she finds more than just 

vegetables can grow in her garden. 

Free audio download: Bird Seeds

Blog with activities: Bird Seeds

Have you seen our other words that begin with X?

Xanthous
Xenagogue
Xeric
Xiphosuran
Xylophone

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

Bus Stop Bravery: (7:28)

Getting ready for the very first bus ride on 
the very first day of school can be a nerve-racking experience!

Free audio download: Bus Stop Bravery

Blog with activities: Bus Stop Bravery

When I taught elementary school, I remember how small the desks and chairs were. It never failed that I would end up in a situation where I needed to sit in one of the seats at one of the desks to speak to a student. The combination of the small desk and even smaller chair would form a wedge. I'd always be stuck, trying to figure out how to maneuver my way out of it. 

Look around you right now. Make a list of all the things that could form a wedge. Can you create your own wedge? Send us a picture of your creation at nightlightstories@gmail.com or post it on our Facebook Page! 

As always, we look forward to watching the glow grow brighter with the many words 

we can share together. 

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

A Place for Everyone: (13:58)

As a teacher approaches her first day of school, she is overwhelmed with all the possibilities for themes in her classroom. 
How will she choose?

Free audio download: A Place for Everyone

Blog with activities: A Place for Everyone

Sled Ride: (6:06)

A little boy tells of his exciting sled ride down the 
hill while trying to avoid a collision.

Free audio download: Sled Ride

Blog with activities: Sled Ride

You should have heard Mr. Chris and our daughter laughing as the boat pulled the tube across the lake.  As the velocity increased, so did the volume of their screams of delight. Our summer is coming to a close as more kids and teachers are going back to school. We want to take a moment to wish everyone a year full of learning, creativity and FUN! 

As always, we look forward to watching the glow grow brighter with the many stories and words we can share together!